EBONY WASHINGTON
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Experienced Administrative Professional and 22 year Military Veteran with a secret security clearance. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in fast-paced, dynamic environments, resulting in measurable achievements. Utilized comprehensive expertise in customer service, organizational management, resource utilization, and process improvement gained from conducting domestic operations at various military installations. Managed risk effectively to safeguard assets, property, and equipment while exceeding senior leadership's expectations. Extensive knowledge in administration and human resource functions. Recognized with multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree and a Master of Science/Master of Public Administration degree, further supporting a successful career trajectory.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Assessment Program Manager
USAF
02.2022 - Current
- Manages and directs fighter wing self-assessment and internal control checklists program for twenty-nine units
- Evaluates and interprets guidance/directives to oversee programs and capabilities that support 3,000 personnel
- Validates software updates and supervises data analysis for commander inspections, readiness assessments, resource utilization and unit effectiveness
- Thoroughly trains newly assigned program monitors across two wings and guides processes for over-the-shoulder inspector certifications
- Leads quarterly workshops and actively engages with individuals to help sharpen critical business and personal development skills
- Procured $3,200 worth of supplies for eight units across JBLE in support of the first multi-wing generation exercise in eleven years
- Demonstrated multi career field expertise by ensuring the successful evaluation of 33 mission essential tasks Monitored Defense Information system for potential violations, validates and processes clearances for 220+ personnel
- Resourced $12,000 worth of new furniture to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of the 1st and 192nd wing offices
- Earned master’s degree in organizational management and utilized knowledge gained to guide three base-wide exercises and uncover and correct deficiencies
- Leads and facilitates monthly command directed bridge chat sessions for 35 personnel, promotes effective communication and enhances collaboration amongst a diverse team
- Trained 20 assessment program managers which increased the total number of qualified professionals by 37%
- Revitalized program interest with the advent of training tutorials and monthly assessment monitor meetings
- Directly responsible for multi-unit and wing success, 96% compliance rating is the highest on record
- Organized 14 volunteers for software upgrade testing, reviewed 10 enhancements and validated 24 tasks that resulted in the identification and correction of 4 errors.
Munitions Control Section Chief
USAF
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Initiated squadron operation instruction re-write, coordinated with multiple sections and authored document flow procedures which in turn eliminated 4-year outdated policy
- Managed munitions forecasts to steer section reviews and educated 65 custodians on validation levels
- Facilitated new software platform training for 21 personnel by simplifying instruction guide, expedited self-sufficiency for 33 flight line expeditors in two months
- Orchestrated live munitions movements and postured $18 million worth of assets in-place to meet DoD lethal force objective
- Corrected unsafe logistics by generating new emergency egress route for 3 units which decreased evacuation time by 50% and safeguarded 216 personnel
- Mentored 15 individuals, authored below the zone winning package and prepped 3 airmen for professional military education and future leadership roles
- Authored new temporary duty processes by streamlining the transfer of munitions which led to a 100% expenditure validation and the qualification of 18 pilots for combat
- Led squadron generation exercise by guiding 159 players, $30,000 worth of munitions, 134 sorties for 48 mission design series aircraft
- Achieved 12 credit hours and maintained 4.0 GPA, used knowledge gained from public administration course to lead resiliency teamwork sessions for 34 personnel
- Munitions agile combat employment focal point, liaison for 2 fighter squadrons and 7 missions, achieved 100% accountability and validated combat capabilities
- Organized squadron hail and farewell ceremony, fundraising efforts raised $1,000 towards future morale boosting events.
Munitions Operations Section Chief
USAF
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed 12-person accountability section and oversaw validation/inventory for 32 munitions custodian accounts
- Advised all levels of leadership on war reserve material status to obtain mission sustainment and combatant command directives
- Coordinated munitions audit strategies for higher headquarters and air force local operation instructions in efforts to provide guidance for 3 flights consisting of over 200 airmen
- Led immediate response force joint munitions training that educated 13 personnel and certified 72 tasks
- Managed 22 air tasking order operations that resulted in 16,000 rounds, readied 24 missiles, and generated 24 fully operational aircraft that supported area of responsibility mission taskings
- Directed 14 combat ready trailer configurations with 6,400 pounds of net explosive weight, properly staged assets in holding area to ensure rapid response in less than 3 days
- Analyzed base custody accounts and identified 278,000 worth of munitions excess, notified headquarters and upheld local disposal procedures and vectored serviceable items for re-use
- Scrutinized stockpile requisitions by reviewing 266 records, determined shortfalls and sourced an additional 50 records this action led directly to the 3,800 annual increase in sortie rates
- Tackled F-22 missile errors by tracking data over 4 sections, collaborated with equipment’s specialist to determine effective quick fixes
- Processed emergency mission capable redistribution order shipments to supply 4 bases with $3,000 worth of assets to prevent the grounding of 7 aircraft
- Backed air national guard tasking by coordinating the issue of $24,000 worth munitions in support of Richmond VA riot control, prevented personnel injuries and protected federal property.
Conventional Maintenance NCOIC
USAF
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed operational and training readiness for 30 personnel in support of daily tasking orders for 56 F-22 aircraft
- Validated work center expenditures by continuous monitoring of $15 million stockpile allocation and ensuring 100% availability of assets
- Guided 3,300 maintenance actions, inspected post and pre ops for 30 personnel, built 23,000 training munitions valued at $1.2 million
- Expedited combat generation by training 3 personnel in equipment prep this enabled 167 training missions and the capability to effectively launch 32 live missiles
- Completed short notice time compliance technical order action by correcting 6 munitions test sets, directly leading to asset reliability and functionality of $11 million worth of equipment
- Performed 365-day inspections to correct 2 discrepancies worth $15,000 which returned the status of the munitions assembly conveyor to fully mission capable
- Drove combat banner exercise operations, generated munitions and validated expenditures that cemented 18 F-22 pilot certifications
- Fueled air force F-22 flying hour program by prepping 28,000 munitions and 95 flight line operations which surpassed the monthly standard, wing earned first goal day in 2 years
- Oversaw Neptune Eagle Hawk mission by providing 22,000 munitions valued at $9 million which armed air to air combat evaluations and certified 6 pilots
- Hand selected as annual awards banquette emcee and was lauded for exceptional presentation and communication skills
- Promoted military education by completing senior noncommissioned officer development course that broadened management and leadership toolkit
- Piloted 3 equipment accounts and maintained the serviceability of $1.5 million in assets which earned an excellent rating for compliance during the 2019 logistics readiness inspection
- Supported munitions internal Ability to Survive and Operate exercise, repacked 88 bombs, 52 kits and identified limiting factors for future generations
- Linchpin for global response force tasking, assembled 2 cargo packages in less than 10 hours while training 59 personnel, fully qualified in 48 hours.
Conventional Maintenance Production Super
USAF
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Ensured accomplishment of maintenance actions for $993,000 equipment account and $48,000 in tools to support worldwide contingency operations
- Managed 22 airmen and 6 noncommissioned officers by ensuring training and readiness objectives were met in efforts to support 1st and 192nd peacetime and contingency missions
- Evaluates skills, aptitudes, and proficiency of assigned personnel to effectively tailor training plans that meet both operational requirements and facility capabilities
- Filled MSgt role to manage $47 million munitions flow plan to arm Operation Noble Eagle missions and maintained U.S Presidential security posture
- Led Northern Lightning support to equip 20 aircraft with countermeasures and drove 76 cross country sorties
- Facilitated Combat Banner exercise by providing 16,000 20mm rounds and securing 18 Raptor pilot qualifications
- Streamlined munitions residue process by inspecting brass and consolidating pallets, this action allowed the reclamation of $3,000 worth of metal and met DoD environmental compliance
- Supported Combat Archer mission by posturing 12 aircraft and facilitated 29 training sorties that enabled the live fire of 14 tactical missiles
- Integral to the success of Sentry Savannah operation, supplied 1,700 countermeasures to 18 aircraft, leading to 195 sorties and 267 flight hours.
Conventional Maintenance Support Super
USAF
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Ushered first explosives trailer operation, trained 11 personnel to build 264 munitions valued at $134,000, advanced theatre support package and flare mod training
- Primed joint exercise Razor Talon by generating 1,600 countermeasures for 19 F-22 and F-18 aircraft which enabled the successful launch of 8 missions
- Controlled bomb build by inspecting and testing assembled assets, this provided critical pre-deployment F-22 pilot certifications
- Lead count team member for complete inventory, identified 23 discrepancies that allowed 100% accountability of line items
- Drove concurrent Operation Noble Eagle operations, inspected, and turned over 22,000 rounds of 20mm and 3,300 countermeasures, leading to the safeguarding of the 45th presidential inauguration
- Revitalized section master training plan guided 24 airmen through on the job training tasks that enhanced aptitude, confidence, abilities, and increased proficiency by 33.5%
- Directed countermeasure post load procedures by integrating guidance in accordance with new air force instructions, this action cut flight line discrepancies by 98%
- Led and chaired monthly airmen boards, evaluated 38 award packages, measured leadership abilities and job competence, mentored future leaders
- Promoted professional growth by earning 6 credit hours towards Criminal Justice degree, maintained 4.0 GPA
- Partnered with Rise Against Hunger org, volunteered 12 hours to package and distribute 25 tons of food to over 74 countries, feeding 1 million impoverished global citizens.
363 Training Squadron Instructor
USAF
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Advised commanders, staff officers, senior enlisted leaders and civilians on all matters pertaining to the resolution of unit security issues
- Led 2-person group control center team, guided 4 squadrons through 8 exercises and 3 real world events, safeguarded and accounted for 100% of 2,700 personnel
- Mentored 89 airmen by steering 2-hour discussion group designed to illicit honest responses and insight into female roles in the maintenance career field
- Consolidated self-aide buddy care program for group level instruction, eliminated 10 additional duty billets and supported the chief master sergeant air force manpower initiative
- Enabled no notice urinalysis for 7,900 personnel, coordinated with medical professionals to organize 87-member team, these actions enforced the air force zero tolerance policy on illegal drug use/substance abuse
- Administered groups security forces augmentee program, drove training for 15 members while safeguarding the base air show with over 64,000 attendees
- Performed emergency management inspections for wing, scrutinized 28 checklists to standardize response procedures across 22 squadrons
- Selected speaker for Veterans Day event at local elementary school, shared air force experiences, built trust and rapport within community and mentored 209 children
- Completed senior enlisted joint professional military course to strengthen leadership and diversify perspectives, in efforts to bolster readiness for air expeditionary force joint taskings
- Earned 21 credit hours towards Criminal Justice degree, 97% completed while maintaining a 3.4 GPA
- Organized 3 commander calls and coordinated 11 guest speakers, recognized personnel accomplishments, and boosted squadron morale
- Helmed air show “Career Day” briefing to showcase air force mission for 300 high school students, awarded letter of appreciation from air force demonstration squadron.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
American Military University
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
01.2017
Senior Enlisted Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education -
United States Air Force
03.2016
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
United States Air Force
02.2016
Associate of Art - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2013
Associate of Art - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2013
Airman Leadership School -
Unites States Air Force
01.2009
Skills
- Chrome
- Mac / Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) (2021)
- Instructional Systems Design (2015)
- Technical Writer (2013)
- Munitions Inspector Course (2012)
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
- Paperwork Processing
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Human Relations
- Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Organization/Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal (2)
- Air and Space Commendation Medal (2)
- Air and Space Achievement Medal (4)
Timeline
Self-Assessment Program Manager
USAF
02.2022 - Current
Munitions Control Section Chief
USAF
01.2021 - 01.2022
Munitions Operations Section Chief
USAF
10.2019 - 12.2020
Conventional Maintenance NCOIC
USAF
06.2019 - 10.2019
Conventional Maintenance Production Super
USAF
11.2017 - 05.2019
Conventional Maintenance Support Super
USAF
01.2017 - 10.2017
363 Training Squadron Instructor
USAF
01.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Public Administration
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Senior Enlisted Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education -
United States Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
United States Air Force
Associate of Art - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Art - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Airman Leadership School -
Unites States Air Force
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